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The D.C. Circuit clarifies the relationship between Federal Rules of Evidence 403 and 414 regarding prior child molestation convictions in sex offense cases.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Eric Reed Marascio for conspiring to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program. The court found sufficient evidence of specific intent and rejected claims regarding improper prosecutorial comments.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a restitution order in a child pornography case involving multiple victims. The court held the district court did not abuse its discretion by awarding amounts above the statutory minimum based on file counts and distribution conduct.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of Anthony Zigler for assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering activity.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of an immigration plaintiff's attempt to compel adjudication of a pending adjustment of status application.
The Fifth Circuit vacated a restitution order under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act because the statute does not authorize awards for lost income or mental anguish absent bodily injury. The court held that bodily injury requires physical damage, not purely psychological harm.
The Fourth Circuit granted a petition for review and remanded an immigration case involving asylum eligibility. The court found the Board of Immigration Appeals erred in discounting death threats and failing to consider the petitioner's age.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to withdraw a guilty plea in a felon-in-possession case, finding the plea was entered knowingly and voluntarily.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a lower court decision in a dispute involving the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The Fifth Circuit dismissed an untimely appeal from an amended restitution judgment but remanded the denial of a motion to accept the late notice for further proceedings.
